Singapore’s Most Desired Address Located in a premium residential oasis, bound by Tanglin Road, Tomlinson Road and Cuscaden Road in the prime District 10 area, St. Regis Residences, Singapore, is just steps away from the world-famous shopping haven along Orchard Road and the city. Here, residents and guests can soak in the tree-lined boulevards with its spectacular landscape, shop at world-class...
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The Orange Grove, a home that stands the test of time in every way. Located within the prestigious enclave of Orange Grove Road, The Orange Grove has an address that commands only the best, and stands out as a beacon of luxury and allure. The Orange Grove is designed to take full advantage of its natural surroundings. From this unrivalled vantage point, savour spectacular views of both the city skyline...
The number of new private homes sold by developers in the first nine months of this year is expected to total 13,900, according to property consultant Knight Frank. This will exceed the 11,147 new units sold by developers in the whole of last year. Knight Frank said developers continued to exhibit confidence in the property market by releasing several new residential projects into the market. However, it...
Fronted by the charming waterway and neighbour to an acclaimed golf course, Turquoise offers you pleasures like no other. Take to the ocean on a whim; it's a breeze when your yacht is docked at your own private berth. Embraced by both the sea and golfing green, Turquoise offers views of unparalleled tranquillity all around. Take your pick of 91 exclusive apartments, each served by a private lift. Spread...
The majority of Singaporeans like the idea of sky gardens in the housing estates. This was evident from among the 7,500 who have taken part in a survey held in conjunction with the ‘Remaking Our Heartland’ exhibitions. The exhibitions are making their rounds to various parts of the island to get public views on the Housing and Development Board’s regeneration strategies for the housing...
A new record price has been set for a 6,600-square-metre residential site on Sentosa. The Green Collection, Sentosa Cove’s only strata landed housing development, has fetched a bid of more than S$78 million or S$1,099 per square foot per plot ratio. Boutique developer Elevation Developments submitted the highest of eight bids received at the close of an Expressions of Interest for the site last...
En bloc prices are set to go up when the new rules in the Land Titles Strata Bill kick in next month. According to the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS), this is because property developers will have to pay more as choice sites get harder to come by. REDAS celebrates what it calls an autumn harvest and for good reason. The collective sale market is expected to reach a peak this...
Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. While Malay is the national language, English is the language most commonly spoken. It is used widely in the business arena and is the language of instruction in schools. Most Singaporeans in the corporate sector speak fair to excellent English; taxi drivers and some shopkeepers speak a 'pidgin' known as 'Singlish,' which is a...
Housing rentals in Singapore have risen faster than property prices, a phenomenon that is unique in this region. Property analysts have pointed the finger at collective, or en bloc, sales, but they say they are not expecting rents to drop sharply even when the redevelopment projects are complete. The price of housing in Asia has risen as a whole in recent years. Over in Hong Kong, South Korea and China,...
Sentosa Cove is launching its final condominium development land parcel. The Pinnacle Collection has a reserve price of S$964 million or S$1,600 per square foot per plot ratio. The 230,000 square feet site has a maximum permissible gross floor area of over 600,000 square feet. A condominium with about 360 luxury apartments can be built on the ocean-front site. The 20-storey building will be the tallest...